Ali Mortazavi

Doctoral Candidate in Marketing – Consumer Behavior
Norfolk, US.

About

Doctoral Candidate in Marketing with a strong focus on consumer behavior, and consumer-technology interaction. Leverages advanced research methodologies and quantitative analysis to explore complex consumer phenomena, supported by a robust publication record and practical experience in digital marketing management. Adept at translating theoretical insights into actionable strategies, driving innovation in both academic and industry settings.

Work

Old Dominion University
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Doctoral Candidate in Marketing – Consumer Behavior

Norfolk, VA, US

Summary

Engaged in advanced doctoral research focusing on consumer behavior and human-AI interaction, contributing to cutting-edge academic discourse and publications.

Highlights

Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading journals like *International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction* and *Journal of Advertising Research*, advancing understanding of chatbot influence and virtual influencer ecosystems.

Presented research findings at prestigious conferences including the Society for Consumer Psychology and the American Academy of Advertising, enhancing academic visibility and collaboration.

Secured competitive grants and scholarships totaling over $6,850, including the Broadening Research and Instruction in Negotiations Grant and the Graduate Student Scholarship.

Actively contributed to the academic community through professional service as Vice Chair of Scholarly Insights for AMA DocSIG and as an Ad-hoc Reviewer for multiple international journals.

Thurmond School of Professional Sales & Negotiations
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Graduate Research Assistant

Norfolk, VA, US

Summary

Supported research initiatives focused on professional sales and negotiation strategies, contributing to empirical studies and pedagogical development.

Highlights

Analyzed sales and negotiation literature to identify key drivers of success and areas for improvement in professional sales contexts.

Assisted in the development of research instruments and case studies for sales education, enhancing instructional materials for future courses.

MAAT Full-Service Marketing & Advertising Agency
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Digital Media Manager

Tehran

Summary

Led comprehensive digital marketing strategies and managed campaigns across diverse platforms, driving client engagement and achieving measurable business objectives.

Highlights

Managed a portfolio of over 20 key client accounts, developing and executing digital media strategies that consistently met or exceeded performance KPIs.

Directed multi-channel marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM, social media, display) for clients, increasing online visibility by an average of 20% and lead generation by 10%.

Utilized advanced analytics tools to monitor campaign performance, optimize ad spend, and generate detailed reports, improving ROI by up to 30% for various campaigns.

Spearheaded the adoption of new digital advertising technologies and platforms, enhancing campaign targeting capabilities and operational efficiency for the agency.

Mentored and supervised a team of 6 media specialists, fostering skill development and ensuring high-quality campaign execution.

MAAT Full-Service Marketing & Advertising Agency
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Media Planning Specialist

Tehran

Summary

Developed and optimized media plans for diverse clients, ensuring strategic alignment with marketing goals and efficient allocation of advertising budgets.

Highlights

Developed and implemented media plans for over 15 clients across various industries, successfully reaching target audiences and achieving campaign objectives.

Conducted thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify optimal media channels and placement strategies, enhancing OOH campaign effectiveness by 5%.

Negotiated media buys with vendors, securing favorable rates and added value for clients, resulting in an average of 5-7% cost savings per campaign.

Collaborated cross-functionally with creative and account management teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment with overall marketing strategies.

Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States of America

Doctoral Candidate

Marketing – Consumer Behavior

University of Tehran
Tehran

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration

Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Kerman, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

B.S.

Materials Engineering

Awards

Broadening Research and Instruction in Negotiations Grant

Awarded By

Old Dominion University

Awarded for supporting research and instruction in negotiation strategies, valued at $5,100.

Visiting Professor Program Fellow

Awarded By

ANA Educational Foundation

Recognized as a fellow in the prestigious Visiting Professor Program by the Association of National Advertisers Educational Foundation.

Graduate Student Scholarship

Awarded By

American Academy of Advertising

Received a competitive graduate student scholarship from the American Academy of Advertising, valued at $750.

Doctoral Consortium Fellow

Awarded By

Society for Marketing Advances

Selected as a fellow for the Doctoral Consortium by the Society for Marketing Advances, recognizing promising doctoral research.

Karen and Jeff Tanner Scholarship Endowment

Awarded By

Old Dominion University

Awarded the Karen and Jeff Tanner Scholarship Endowment, valued at $1,000, for academic excellence.

Top 0.4% nationwide – National MBA Entrance Exam

Awarded By

National Examination Organization

Achieved a top 0.4% ranking nationwide on the National MBA Entrance Exam, demonstrating exceptional academic aptitude.

Top 0.2% nationwide – National Undergraduate Entrance Exam

Awarded By

National Examination Organization

Achieved a top 0.2% ranking nationwide on the National Undergraduate Entrance Exam, highlighting early academic distinction.

Publications

Behind Chatbot Dialogues: The Power of Message Length Similarity and Its Effect on Attitudes Toward Chatbot.

Published by

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction

Summary

Investigates how message length similarity between customers and chatbots influences social presence and attitudes. Two experiments reveal that conversational alignment improves attitudes—particularly under anger—via increased social presence.

Explication of the Virtual Influencer Ecosystem.

Published by

Journal of Advertising Research

Summary

Introduces a formal framework of the virtual influencer ecosystem, mapping key actors, relationships, and research directions based on a systematic and thematic review.

Understanding the Application of Evolutionary Psychology in Consumer Behavior: A Review and Future Research Agenda.

Published by

Psychology & Marketing

Summary

A systematic and bibliometric review of evolutionary psychology in marketing, identifying six core themes and future directions for research on evolved motives in consumer behavior.

Languages

English
Persian (Farsi)

Skills

Teaching & Mentorship

Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Marketing Principles, Marketing Research, Web Analytics, Mentoring.

Software & Tools

Statistical Software (e.g., SPSS, R), Data Visualization Tools, Google Analytics, Digital Advertising Platforms.

Research & Analysis

Consumer Behavior, Human-AI Interaction, Social Perception, Judgment and Decision Making, Experimental Design.

Marketing & Digital Media

Digital Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Digital Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing.

References

Veronica L. Thomas

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John B. Ford

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Yuping Liu-Thompkins

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Jay O'Toole

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Shahryar Mohsenin

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Kendra Fowler

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